AstraZeneca

Global Commercial Head, IO GU & Women's Cancers

AstraZeneca$267K — $401K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business or life sciences)
  • Significant experience in pharmaceutical development and commercialization, especially in oncology
  • Proven track record of leading global commercial strategies effectively
  • Experience in global launch planning and market access strategy
  • Demonstrated ability to influence in complex, matrixed environments
  • Strategic mindset with capacity to navigate ambiguity
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for global commercial strategy and performance in GU and women's cancers
  • Develop and deliver lifecycle strategies from early development through launch
  • Partner with markets to ensure successful global product launches
  • Build global and local commercial capabilities for top-tier execution
  • Lead market shaping strategies and patient-focused initiatives
  • Represent commercial perspectives in key forums and committees
  • Evolve the Integrated Business Team for cross-functional delivery
  • Drive innovation and new working methods to enhance execution speed

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Incentives such as short-term bonuses and equity-based awards
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Commercial Head, IO GU & Women's Cancers to join our Global Oncology Franchise Team, advancing AstraZeneca's mission to transform cancer care and improve patient outcomes.

In this pivotal role, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering the global commercial strategy across GU and women's cancer indications. You will be responsible for developing and driving commercialization plans across the full lifecycle, working in close collaboration with Global Product Teams (GPTs), R&D, Medical, Market Access, Diagnostics, regional and country teams, and other Oncology Business Unit functions.

Leading the Integrated Business Team (IBT) across regions, and playing a key role within Global Product Teams, you will ensure alignment and excellence in execution of global commercial priorities while enabling successful launches and in-market performance.

You will be a key member of the Global Franchise Team, providing commercial leadership across current and future portfolio assets within GU and women's cancers.

What You'll Do
  • Accountable for the global commercial strategy and performance across GU and women's cancer indications
  • Develop, shape and deliver end-to-end lifecycle strategies, from early development through launch and beyond
  • Partner with markets to ensure successful global launches and sustained in-market performance
  • Build and enhance global and local commercial capabilities to enable best-in-class execution
  • Lead market shaping strategies, including external engagement, partnerships and patient-focused initiatives
  • Represent commercial perspectives in Global Product Teams, senior leadership forums and governance committees
  • Lead and evolve the Integrated Business Team (IBT) to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery
  • Collaborate across functions to deliver sustainable pricing, access and value strategies
  • Drive innovation, simplification and new ways of working to maximize impact and speed of execution
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing global commercial team


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business or life sciences)
  • Significant experience in pharmaceutical development and commercialization, including oncology
  • Proven track record of leading global commercial strategy and delivering business results
  • Experience in global launch planning, lifecycle management and market access strategy
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with R&D and cross-functional teams
  • Strong capability to lead in complex, matrixed environments and influence without authority
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decision-making
  • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proven experience leading and developing teams


Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MD or equivalent)
  • Experience across both global and in-market roles
  • Customer-facing or commercial field experience
  • Leadership experience in oncology or specialty care
  • Deep understanding of global healthcare systems, access and policy landscapes


This position is based at our Gaithersburg, MD campus (US Headquarters for Global Oncology Business Unit). When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and bold world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can thrive by working with new drugs, digital approaches, and ever-changing environments. Our pioneering value-based agreements and Innovative Value Strategy solutions lead the way in the industry. We are driven by our determination to ensure the value of our medicines is realized. Our dynamic environment encourages creativity in designing strategies and innovative access solutions. We thrive on co-creation and draw on diverse perspectives to overcome challenges. Join us to be part of a team that is passionate about making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $267,913 - 401,870 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted
08-Sept-2026

Closing Date
01-Oct-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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